China continues to use ozone depleting CFC-11 in violation of Montreal Protocol

Between 40 and 60 per cent of total global CFC-11 emissions originate from Eastern China, reveals study. This is no good news for the ozone layer …

Chloroform emissions may slow down Ozone layer recovery

MIT study traces rise in emissions to eastern China, where it appears that production using chloroform is on the rise  

A monopoly like none other

An amendment to the Montreal Protocol without addressing IPR issues of HFOs would mean that the entire MAC sector would be at the mercy of three …

Refrigerant gases: what’s all the fuss about?

We look at what impedes negotiations under the Montreal Protocol

Who is afraid of transparency?

Flaring up issues of transparency and reporting of climate actions could be a tactic by developed nations to divert attention from more …

MOP: Challenges galore, but solutions few

On the second day of the meeting, developing countries raise concerns over the phasing out of HFCs; developed countries show little concern

Ozone layer recovery can be speeded up

As the levels of ozone depleting substances continue to decrease because of compliance with the Montreal Protocol, ozone layer may heal 11 years …

Workshop aims at complete climate solution for sustainable future

This should be done in a way so as to synchronise improvements in energy efficiency and make a transition to low global warming potential alternatives

No consensus on HFCs at Montreal Protocol meet

Hydrofluorocarbons to be discussed in an informal group after many nations oppose formation of contact group to discuss the greenhouse gases

35th Open-Ended Working Group meeting: Global trend of HFCs taken up for discussion

Reports highlighted the ever-increasing dominance of hydrofluorocarbons and their long-term negative impact on climate